You are here: Forums Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions

Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions

44 messages,  Last post on Jul 22, 2009 at 4:31 AM

You are in the Honda Fit Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer

What is this discussion about? Honda Fit, Steering, Suspension, Hatchback

Messages Page 4 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#25 of 44 Re: still buy with hiway driving, steering? [jml8] by witos Aug 12, 2008 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: jml8 (May 05, 2008 9:32 am) in my fit i found the problem with loosing steering control. it was connector in fuse box(first green from the buttom). i had to bend the pins a little bit to make it tight and now its almost a month without any steering problems. if u wanna to try if it will help just open fuse box ,start the car, and try to move the wires coming out from connector up dwn or right or left and check the steering light on cluster(my was blinking every time i move it) Hope it will help and sorry for my english
#26 of 44 Stiffer shocks for Fit Sport? by bbrennfo Oct 03, 2008 (12:31 pm)
We have a 2007 Fit Sport, purchased summer '06. We routinely take it on long trips, and load it to the gills with luggage, dogs and a kid inside, bicycles on the back with a hitch rack, and a large rooftop box. Yes, I know it's over the load limit. The brakes will probably need to be replaced sooner than usual, and the gas mileage suffers when it's loaded like that, but I'm ok with those consequences. It really is nice to have one car be as versatile as it is, getting 30+mpg around town, and serving all of our camping/holiday traveling needs as well.   So, has anyone else replaced the stock shocks/struts with something a little stiffer? Seems like that would help the unloaded cornering, and help the car stay level and stable when loaded, too. Any suggestions as to what to look for, or how to shop for replacements? Trusted places to shop? Experiences with upgrades?     Thanks,   Brian Replies to this message: bbrennfo (Oct 05, 2008 9:24 pm) 204meca (Oct 12, 2008 9:00 pm)
#27 of 44 failing power steering at idle by fitfan63 Oct 04, 2008 (3:43 pm)
Just want to share my 2007 fit power steering story, similar to other messages posted power steering is lost, but happens when the car has sat idling for awhile. one instance, stopped on the side of road to take a phone call for about 15 minutes with the car running. When I went to pull away there was no power steering. Shut the car off and restarted with no problem. This has recently happened during a long traffic light as well, haven't had a chance to take it in. My biggest worry is, will the steering wheel lock if I turn it too far while driving during a power steering failure? Be curious about anyones experience with this or thoughts. thanks
#28 of 44 Re: Stiffer shocks for Fit Sport? [bbrennfo] by bbrennfo Oct 05, 2008 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: bbrennfo (Oct 03, 2008 12:31 pm) Please remember to check the discussion list for appropriate discussions before creating new ones to help us avoid duplications.    I've moved your post to the Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Problems discussion and you may continue there.   Looks like my question was dumped into the pile in the Steering and Suspension Problems thread.   Is this normal procedure? What a fantastically terrible way to run a forum.   Goodbye, Edmunds.com. Thanks for nothing.   Brian Replies to this message: 204meca (Oct 12, 2008 9:00 pm)
#29 of 44 Fit steering unreliable by frustrated19 Oct 09, 2008 (7:20 pm)
I bought my Honda Fit 6/2006. On 9/16/08 the power steering after driving about50 yards. I turned the car off and the power steering then worked well. The 2nd time the power steering failed was about 9/30 just as I was leaving to go to work. I backed the car out of the driveway about 30 feet, then shifted into forward and the power steering stopped. Again I turned off the ignition. When I turned it back on the power steering was working. In both instances the power steering icon lit up on the dashboard. In both cases the weather temp was higher than 60 degrees.   I took it to my Honda dealer for several hours and he said he couldn't find anything wrong with the power steering. The service manager is suggesting that I bring it in the night before and leave it for the day. He states that he will charge me $35 per day for the rental car. Because it is an intermittent problem, the probablity that it will malfunction during that period is slim.    I did call the corporate headquarters of Honda and gave them the above details. The receptionist said she would record the information She could not tell me what would be done with the info and she said that no one at the corp could give me that info.   Please give me suggestions! Thanks.   Ag Replies to this message: waxrash (Oct 15, 2008 3:25 pm)
#30 of 44 Re: Stiffer shocks for Fit Sport? [bbrennfo] by 204meca Oct 12, 2008 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: bbrennfo (Oct 05, 2008 9:24 pm) I have also wondered about the suspension for the base fit & the sport model. From my reading the Sport handles better at the cost of a signicantly stiffer ride. Also the sport exterior trim adds weight & drag & you pay $1,500 for those options on the sport. That said cruise control, a rear sway bar & larger alloy wheels are nice things to have.   My solution would be to get a rear sway bar from Honda & spend an hour mounting it while also mounting a tow kit, get a nice set of 16" alloys & tires Tire Rack ($820), and an aftermarket cruise control for about $300. Voila -- no rice boy look, better fuel ecomony & handling, & avoid the harsher ride the come from the Sports stiffer springs & shocks. All for less than $1,500.
#31 of 44 Re: Fit steering unreliable [frustrated19] by waxrash Oct 15, 2008 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: frustrated19 (Oct 09, 2008 7:20 pm) Exact problem described. So far it has happened twice. Both times were after a long (15 min) idle (waiting to put kids on bus). Turn ignition off then on clears it.   So far it has not happened while traveling down the road at speed.   I tried the "wire wiggle" mentioned earlier, it did not blink or come on.
#32 of 44 Honda Fit Electronic Power Steering Problem by bluefit13 Oct 17, 2008 (7:54 am)
I recently experienced the same problem with my Fit and the power steering. I was at a stop sign and when I accelerated from the stop, the power steering failed and a light (the circle with the exclamation point) came on. After parking and turning off the car, I turned it back on and found that the power steering had returned. I took my Fit into the local Honda dealer for an inspection, and was warned that an intermittent problem like this can be difficult to pinpoint, so they may not be able to fix it. However, after inspecting the vehicle, they were able to determine that there was a problem with the control module for the EPS system... something probably akin to a short in a chip (my speculation here). They were able to easily order a new part and the fix was quick and simple. My car is still under warranty, so I don't know what the cost would be if I'd had to pay. I hope this is helpful to all those who are experiencing similar problems, and good luck with getting them fixed! Replies to this message: lovemyfit (Oct 17, 2008 9:13 am)
#33 of 44 Re: Honda Fit Electronic Power Steering Problem [bluefit13] by lovemyfit Oct 17, 2008 (9:13 am)
Replying to: bluefit13 (Oct 17, 2008 7:54 am) Could you please get the specific part numbers, etc. for this fix and post it here? I have taken it into my dealer, but they cannot duplicate the problem and can't find a way to fix it. I also called corporate Honda and they said they've never heard of this problem and don't know how to tell the dealer how to fix it. Could you call corporate Honda and give them the details too? This would help many of us out here that can't get it fixed! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've had my fit for 2 years and the problem continues to occur off and on.
#34 of 44 2007 Honda Fit - Electronic Power Steering EPS Intermittent Failure by tecon Oct 29, 2008 (4:38 pm)
This morning when I started my car to go to work the power steering did not work. It was a cold morning - 40 degrees (cold by Florida standards). I googled the problem and found this forum. Per forum information, I tried restarting the car a few times, which did not solve the problem. I called Honda at 800-999-1009, described my problem and the common problem in this forum. Honda stated that they had no technical service notes and issued a case # N012008-102900045, stating that only the dealer could diagnose the problem and if the dealer could not find a problem there is no problem. Since my car has almost 77K miles I'm out of warranty. I called to check tow prices to get it to the dealer >$100. I went back out and restarted the car. This time the power steering worked and the indicate light turned off.   I drove it to Brandon Honda who diagnosed that the electronic power steering control module was defective due to the latched computer code of 32-09. The EPS control module is $734.80 (P/N 39980SLNA01). Adding labor and taxes for a grand total of $971.00.   When the power steering goes out I would not consider the car "drivable". It is this factor that makes this problem unsafe. A failing EPS control module during driving has a high possibility of resulting in an accident.   I am getting my "failed but working" EPS control module back from the dealer. If anyone has electrical diagrams to connect this module - please post. I would like to put the module in the temperature chamber at work and cycle it through the automotive temperature range of -40C to 125C. I suspect that this a temperature related power on reset and/or initialization problem that impacts all 2007 Honda Fits.

Messages Page 4 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Hatchbacks Honda Fit Honda Fit Suspension/Steering Questions